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Reinhardt top games No. 2: Redbirds, Bison tangle in classic FCS title game

Arriving in Frisco, Texas., on Wednesday before Saturday’s FCS national championship game provided an illuminating perspective.

Able to witness up close the pregame preparations of Illinois State and North Dakota State only intensified the drama for the events of Jan. 10, 2015.

When game time finally arrived, at least 5,000 Redbird fans made the trip. The energy and enthusiasm the ISU faithful brought to the Lone Star State will never be forgotten.

Tre Roberson’s fourth-quarter touchdown run was the stuff legends are made. Yet the Bison and quarterback Carson Wentz weren’t finished.

ISU’s classic matchup with North Dakota State is the No.